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06.20.19
What makes a great pitch? Start here.
Ah…the investor pitch. While it’s not necessarily an indicator of future success, it can propel your business venture or idea forward. A great pitch can attract the right kind of attention and lead to potential partnerships and outside investment. This is your time to shine. Everyone wants to craft a winning presentation that captivates their […]
Read More06.19.19
One form of exit – Sell the business
Every investable startup must have a credible exit; however, most don’t. By default, most startups usually provide the perfunctory strategies of selling to a strategic buyer, doing a roll-up, or executing on an IPO. With only 190 IPOs last year (half of the number of IPOs twenty years ago), it is an unlikely strategy for […]
Read More06.17.19
Exercise: A Prescription for Mental Health
Photo from LookUp Indiana We’ve long known there are many health benefits of exercise. We think of the benefits to heart health and Body Mass Index (BMI) to name a few. It turns out, regular exercise provides us with even more good news. The University of Vermont recently studied the impact of integrating exercise and […]
More06.13.19
Cash in on Your Idea. Don’t Settle for Crumbs.
When focused on the day-to-day of your business, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. Take, for example, the original inventor of the potato chip—American chef George Speck (Crum). He became notorious for serving the crunchy, salty snack to customers of his restaurant. Yet, he lacked vision for what became the […]
Read More06.10.19
Her Idea Became Someone Else’s Monopoly
Most of us are familiar with the classic Monopoly board game, also available in various mobile apps. The scandal about its creation is less widely known. American game designer Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie created the game to educate and give voice to her political and economic views. “Contrary to popular board game lore, Monopoly was invented […]
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